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worn&wound is My New Home for Reviews

2012-02-07T02:29:57Z

RWR Readers,

I am happy to announce that I am now officially apart of the worn&wound team. I'll be joining founders Blake and Zach to continue to review watches with the most in-depth images, and videos. REALWatchReview lives on and will occassionally have updates and news, but make sure to bookmark and/or RSS wornandwound.com to get the latest.

REALWatchReview has always had the goal to house the best reviews on the web, and when I met Blake and Zach I saw that they shared the same passion. It only seemed right to join forces and continue to report the latest news on all things watches on the best looking watch site I have ever seen. Thanks to everyone for growing the site to where it is today. I invite you to join in on the conversation and weekly posts over at my new outlet www.wornandwound.com.

Thanks for all your support,

James L. Helms

Reader Review: Tag Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph

2012-01-13T05:52:16Z

RWR Reader Andrew Stanton from the Cevos Group sent over a review of his Tag Heuer Formula 1 Chrono. As a commercial pilot he weighs in on why this particular watch works so well for him:

Bas and Lokes Leather Watch Strap Review

2011-12-30T16:49:52Z

When you think about, the watch strap is just as important as the watch itself. It can also make or break a watch too, having to be the right color, and it must be comfotable too. Bas & Lokes out of Sydney, Australia hand produces all sorts of leather straps that are custom made to your specific size prefence. There are a lot of strap makers around but Bas & Lokes sticks to a set of features and quality that are like none other.

Mutewatch Initial Review

2011-12-11T20:35:17Z

When I first heard about the Mutewatch, I saw that it was amazingly straightforward in its purpose as well as its design. Developed in Stockholm, Sweden, you can see the Scandinavian design in the look and feel of the product. Using LEDs to timing and vibrations for alerts, its an exercise in blending what a lot of people are starting to use as a watch (their smartphones) and a timing device. This watch review is going to be a bit different, not focusing on movements or whats inside, rather what the watch does for design and function.

SPIN-R Twins Watch Winder Review

2011-12-10T23:13:43Z

When I reviewed the first watch Winder from SPIN-R, I found it to be one of the best thoughout winder products to be introduced to the market. With digital control, battery power and a very nice design it was a immediate win. Now they have stretched that design to handle two watches while adding a few more tweaks to make it even better.

Bas & Lokes Review Preview

2011-11-20T00:24:54Z

Just in from Australia for review are three straps from Bas & Lokes. If you haven't heard of them before, they are a full scale, all hand-made leather strap shop. They have all sorts of interesting designs and some of the nicest leathers I have ever seen.

Christopher Ward C700 Grande Rapide Final Review

2011-11-15T05:15:50Z

When the C700 arrived I had to ponder on the style a bit before I formed an opinion. This is different, for CW and a break from the majority of watches that tend to look like something else. But after a few weeks of reviewing this watch it has definitely grown on me. Much like the new BMW 3 series models that recently came out, at first look you know it's interesting but the feeling takes time, then the look becomes addictive. This is how the C700 is, it's so different that it is a new direction in watch styling and is now addictive to me.

Christopher Ward C8 Pilot MKII Vintage Edition Final Review

2011-10-31T01:03:44Z

Going into this review the C8 Pilot MKII is already in our Favorites list. It’s hard to think how much better it could get, especially with only a few cosmetic updates. The Vintage Edition not only looks good, but also carries the same great features that Ward has already packed into it as well as a historic look.

Christopher Ward C700 Grande Rapide Initial Review

2011-10-17T04:45:18Z

Now for a look at a more modern watch from the new Christopher Ward line. The new C700 Grande Rapide is a modern style racing chronograph with a new material used by the brand, carbon fiber. After reviewing many classic designs from CW, this will be interesting to see how they put their expertise into a more contemporary watch.

Prometheus JellyFish Dive Watch Final Review

2011-10-16T06:05:06Z

After reviewing two watches from Prometheus now, they have really solidified their spot as a well rounded watch company in my mind. The JellyFish is a great value as well as a high featured watch that offers more than a regular dive watch.